- WIOCC is a wholesale-only pan-African carrier, delivering hyperscale subsea and terrestrial fibre infrastructure plus data centres and open-access platforms across 30+ countries.
- With US $750 million+ in investment, strategic cable ownership, green financing, and crisis response capabilities.
WIOCC Group: Pan‑African carrier’s carrier with hyperscale infrastructure
WIOCC (West Indian Ocean Cable Company), founded in 2008 and based in Mauritius, operates as a wholesale-only, carrier-neutral provider of digital infrastructure. It serves hyperscalers, telcos, ISPs, and cloud/content providers across 30+ African countries and globally via over 75,000 km of terrestrial fibre and 200,000 km+ of subsea cable networks, connecting to 550+ locations in Africa and 800+ cities worldwide.
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WIOCC Group: Strategic cable ownership & open‑access platforms
WIOCC invests heavily in submarine cable systems—including EASSy (28% ownership), WACS, EIG, TE North, SEA-ME-WE 5. Fibre pairs on Equiano and 2Africa, enabling diverse international routes and resilient connectivity. With 30+ Edge and six core Open Access Data Centres (OADC), plus Open Access Fabric and Metro, WIOCC provides a converged, open-access digital ecosystem.
WIOCC Group: Robust funding powering growth & sustainability
WIOCC has raised over US $750 million in digital infrastructure investments since 2007. Notably, a recent US $50 million sustainability-linked loan from IFC, Proparco, and RMB supports expansion in Nigeria, DRC, and South Africa, tied to green initiatives and Edge-certified data centres.
WIOCC Group: Enterprise-grade services & regional expansion
Operating exclusively as a wholesaler, WIOCC offers carrier IP transit, colocation, technical services, and metro/subsea connectivity through a unified platform. It recently launched operations in Kenya, built the Mombasa Metro Network. And forged a strategic capacity deal with Mozambique’s TMCEL, enhancing Southern Africa’s digital infrastructure.
WIOCC Group: Resilience & crisis response capability
When multiple subsea cables failed in 2024, WIOCC rapidly deployed 2.5 Tbps restoration capacity across 100 circuits, ensuring connectivity for 30+ major wholesale clients. This response highlighted its redundancy, network design, and operational strength.
WIOCC Group: Vision, mission & core attributes
WIOCC’s mission is to be Africa’s leading carriers’ carrier, providing flexible, open-access hyperscale infrastructure with tailored support and long-term partnership. Its guiding values—Client Focus, Integrity, Boundless ambition, Personal Excellence, and Collaboration—drive its goal to empower Africa’s digital economy.
